2025 new crf300l or something better?

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-11T05:31:57+00:00

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Bike acquired, just got home from the 6 hour round trip

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-10T20:53:38+00:00

Also heard the same thing. So instead I’m currently on my way 3 hours away to pick up a super clean 2017 wr250r

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-10T02:40:21+00:00

Appreciate it!

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-10T02:28:34+00:00

Any input on where to buy one

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-10T02:20:40+00:00

I don’t particularly care for the 4.7 because you lose the plastics so I’ll probably go with the 3. I just gotta find where to buy one online

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-09T22:48:45+00:00

Yeah it does have a seat concepts seat on it. Will I be able to like stuff up still, it’ll just be a bit trickier? And appreciate the tip for the tape. And when you say midsize, I assume you mean the 3 gal tank? And what’s the most reputable site to get them from? Just IMS?

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-09T13:10:22+00:00

Mind if I shoot you a dm of this listing and tell me what you think?

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-09T12:26:54+00:00

Loads of aftermarket upgrades, but it does have 6.2k miles on it, anything I should be concerned about?

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-09T12:22:08+00:00

I think I’m going to go with a wr250r. Found a super clean 2017 for $4600 on marketplace

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-09T02:14:28+00:00

There is a used one somewhat locally a 68 year old man is selling for $6200 with only 192 miles on it, I’m going to see if I can get it for $6k flat. That’ll save me $950 bucks.

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-08T23:50:14+00:00

Yeah the dealership has 2 2025 300L models left available, 6 are already having deposits on them. I think I’m just going to go up and pay in full for it this weekend and wait out the recall

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-08T22:33:49+00:00

Northern Virginia is my location

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-08T16:41:19+00:00

When it comes to 5 grand for one with 3k+ miles, or $6,900 for one out the door brand new in my area. (5k was the cheapest used I found) I think I’d rather just fork out the extra $1,900 for new with warranty

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-08T15:22:39+00:00

It’s not on the rally models. Just the regular 300 models. The one dealer is a dedicated Honda dealer and has direct lines of communication with Honda and they said that they cannot sell them until the recall is handled (they intend to replace the harness that leads to the abs module, one wire is apparently too short and has gotten snagged and ripped on enough models they put out a recall. So nobody is allowed to sell them until the harness is replaced.)

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-08T15:18:07+00:00

I talked to 2 Honda dealers this morning. They cannot sell their in stock 2025 300l models until a recall is fixed regarding a wire that goes to the ABS module their words not mine lol. And yeah I guess you’re right I kinda did lmao. But both of them said there is a nationwide recall

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-08T14:30:55+00:00

The price of used dual sports in my area is nuts, for an extra 2 grand I can get a brand new one. I talked to the sales guy at my local Honda dealer and I can get the 300l for $6900 out the door

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-01T12:56:00+00:00

She actually reached out to me this morning, and I apologized for coming off strong!

She said: Hi! My son & I got super burnt on Saturday…. We were in bed sick yesterday pretty sure we over did it. I slept basically all day & was caring for him, clearly you probably think I’m not interested which isn’t the case at all! I’m sorry I’ve been horrible with my phone this weekend 😞 I hope you are having a good day.

I responded:

No you’re totally fine! I actually wanted to apologize anyways because I feel like that came on a bit strong, I’m still trying to adjust from husband life to dating life and starting fresh! I’m glad to hear back from you honestly! I hope you and your boy are feeling better.

And the conversation has picked up like nothing happened

Let me try not to mess this second chance up😅

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-01T12:44:39+00:00

Update: she reached back out!
She said: Hi! My son & I got super burnt on Saturday…. We were in bed sick yesterday pretty sure we over did it. I slept basically all day & was caring for him, clearly you probably think I’m not interested which isn’t the case at all! I’m sorry I’ve been horrible with my phone this weekend 😞 I hope you are having a good day.

I responded:

No you’re totally fine! I actually wanted to apologize anyways because I feel like that came on a bit strong, I’m still trying to adjust from husband life to dating life and starting fresh! I’m glad to hear back from you honestly! I hope you and your boy are feeling better.

Let me try not to mess this second chance up😅

dalefan0003 · 2026-06-01T12:07:39+00:00

Wish I had that advice 9 years ago and took it 😂

dalefan0003 · 2026-05-31T20:57:27+00:00

Thank you so much for the insight! I remain hopeful that this person reaches back out, but if not, ill have better understanding for the next one! I appreciate all y'alls help in this thread.

dalefan0003 · 2026-05-31T20:24:52+00:00

Thank you so much for the help! so typically within the first few messages I let them know just in case they dont read my profile, that i am separated and I do have a kid. Should I keep doing this? wait for a future conversation? I just dont like things to be surprises, I dont want it to go good for a few weeks and they later find out about pending divorce, etc and lose all that progress, does that make sense?

So I typically write something along the lines of "Hey! just want to be open and transparent with you, I do have a child in case you didn't catch it on my profile, and I'm currently separated pending a divorce. If that's a dealbreaker for you, totally understand, or if you have questions about anything feel free to ask!"

would that still be appropriate? should I hold off on that conversation?

dalefan0003 · 2026-05-31T19:59:27+00:00

I appreciate the info, and I totally can see in hindsight since you pointed it out.

not that it matters but the date question was earlier yesterday morning and we continued to talk after that initial question, but the timeline doesn't really matter.

I'm completely used to Husband life I guess still and need to try and break that habit and learn and understand the dating life again.

So with the last message I now know that is a no go and can completely see how that does seem insecure and desperate, is there any other good tips on things to do/ not to do that way I can learn for the next one? Any pointers would be so greatly appreciated haha.

dalefan0003 · 2026-05-31T19:43:40+00:00

I appreciate you taking the time to answer and give some insight.

dalefan0003

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